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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VI, "The Robinson Affair".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Karl's thoughts as he prepares to open his trunk for the first time in two months reveal about him?
(a) He does not fully understand how precarious his situation is.
(b) He is still a terrible judge of character.
(c) His love for his parents is stronger than his anger at them.
(d) His plans for the future are wildly unrealistic.

2. To what city does Green want to send Karl?
(a) Saint Louis.
(b) Chicago.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Boston.

3. Why is Karl so useful to Therese when she is running errands in the city?
(a) He can protect her from the advances of men in the city.
(b) He has a much better sense of direction than Therese does.
(c) He is more confident in dealing with the businesses they enter.
(d) He is able to carry much heavier loads than she can.

4. When the trio stop for lunch, whose father does Karl hear gossip about?
(a) Klara's.
(b) Mack's.
(c) Green's.
(d) Jakob's.

5. What does Karl leave behind in the porter's lodge?
(a) His overcoat.
(b) His umbrella.
(c) His suit jacket.
(d) His hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it mean that the head waiter has a "choleric" temperament?

2. What do Robinson and Karl tear the apartment apart looking for during Brunelda's bath?

3. What is the large room that Karl sees over the balustrade?

4. What information do Karl's first remarks to Delamarche and Robinson unintentionally give away?

5. When he is in the office talking with the head waiter and the head porter, what does Karl believe is the cause of most of their accusations against him?

(see the answer key)

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